Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple…
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Democrats tackling flash points of taxes, health, climate
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats face a daunting assignment. They’re trying to complete a $3.5…
Continue ReadingDemocrats tackling flash points of taxes, health, climate
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats face a daunting assignment. They’re trying to complete a $3.5…
Continue ReadingAgents search in Wyoming for woman, in Florida for boyfriend
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida searched a vast wildlife reserve near the Gulf Coast for 23-year-old…
Continue ReadingCalifornia wildfires make run toward giant sequoia groves
THREE RIVERS, Calif. (AP) — Two lightning-sparked wildfires in California merged and made a run to the edge of a grove of ancient sequoias, driving…
Continue ReadingLoyd ties record, scores 37; Storm top Mercury to get bye
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Jewell Loyd tied a WNBA record with 22 points in the first quarter and finished with a career-high 37 and the Seattle Storm…
Continue ReadingOne stunning afternoon: Setbacks imperil Biden’s reset
By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In one stunning afternoon, President Joe Biden was dealt a series of…
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Crooked River Grassland proposes ‘danger tree’ removal in area hit by nearly 6,000-acre Grandview Fire
The Crooked River National Grassland has proposed to fell and remove roadside “danger trees” on about eight miles of roads in the area of the…
Continue ReadingBrewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee…
Continue ReadingKelenic 2 HRs off newcomer Heasley, Mariners beat Royals 6-2
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seattle rookie Jarred Kelenic spoiled the major league debut of pitcher Jonathan Heasley by…
Continue ReadingDiamondbacks lose 100th of season, fall 4-3 to Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Chas McCormick was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros sent…
Continue ReadingIn edgy Washington, police outnumber Jan. 6 protesters
By COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO, NATHAN ELLGREN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With Washington still on edge after…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox blank Rangers 8-0 as magic number drops to 5
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Luis Robert hit a three-run double, Dylan Cease struck out 10 in five innings and the Chicago White Sox moved closer to…
Continue ReadingHow Europe’s hospitals are faring in the face of another pandemic fall
By Rob Picheta, CNN Much of Europe has opened up to international visitors and scaled back Covid-19 restrictions since a wave of cases swept the…
Continue ReadingA 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Southern California
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Southern California on Friday evening, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake was…
Continue Reading5 reasons why FDA advisers did not recommend Covid-19 booster shots for everyone
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration declined Friday to recommend the agency approve Covid-19 booster doses for…
Continue ReadingCarlson homers twice, Mikolas gets first win in two years
By JEFF MELNICK Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Carlson homered twice, including a grand slam, to help Miles Mikolas win for the first time…
Continue ReadingBrian Laundrie’s family tells police, FBI he is missing
Associated Press NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida said they are working with the FBI to find 23-year-old Brian Laundrie, whose girlfriend…
Continue ReadingNo injuries as 4.3-magnitude earthquake rattles Los Angeles
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — A small earthquake has shaken the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, but there aren’t any immediate reports of major…
Continue ReadingRockies score 2 in 9th, beat Nats 9-8 for 4th straight win
By BOBBY BANCROFT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Elías Díaz hit a tying homer and Brendan Rodgers had an RBI single as the Colorado Rockies…
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